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Vinony

hemostasis

noun

  1. process of stopping blood loss
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ / /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/

noun

Etymology: From hemo- + stasis. From Ancient Greek αἱμόστασις (haimóstasis, “styptic drug”).

  1. The process of keeping blood inside a damaged vessel to stop bleeding.

    “A complete hemostasis is achieved with a minimal risk of injury to the trachea when using level 3 with the blunt side of the active blade.”